James Brian Durkin (born January 28, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District since 2006 when he was sworn in to replace Eileen Lyons after she retired mid-term.
He was elected on November 8, 2006, defeating Democrat Kim Savage.
Durkin previously represented the 44th District from January 1995 to January 2003.
In August 2013, he was elected the Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.